Pakistan Condemns Israeli Ministers’ Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

Islamabad, Pakistan – August 4, 2025 – Pakistan has vehemently condemned the recent storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli ministers, accompanied by extremist settlers and security forces. The incident, which occurred during the Jewish commemoration of Tisha B’Av, was denounced by Pakistan as a blatant violation of international law and a severe provocation that threatens regional peace and stability.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described the action as a “sacrilege” and an “affront to the faith of over a billion Muslims.” He stated that such “shameless actions” and repeated provocations endanger peace prospects and could push the Middle East into further instability.

The Foreign Office of Pakistan issued a statement echoing these sentiments, asserting that the presence of Israeli officials and their inflammatory statements constitute a dangerous attempt to provoke religious sentiments and alter the historical status of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Pakistan reiterated its urgent call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, an end to the ongoing aggression, and the revival of a credible peace process. The government reaffirmed its unwavering support for the establishment of an independent, sovereign, and contiguous Palestinian State with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, in accordance with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions.